How Long Will Your Cat Live?

If you are a cat owner and are wondering how long your feline will live, you should know that cats' life expectancies vary. While genetic backgrounds can contribute to a cat's lifespan, owners should also know that a healthy diet, exercise, and proper care can lead to a cat living an average of 12 – 15 years. Additionally, if owners take their cats to their local veterinarians to ensure optimal health, they can not only add to the number of years their cats survive, but also their cats' quality of living.

Of course, the 12 – 15 year lifespan is a general figure and only relates to cats that do not have serious medical conditions or health complications. Furthermore, cats that tend to spend most of their time indoors will typically outlive cats that spend a great deal of time outside. Wondering how long the oldest cat in the world lived? A cat named Kataleena Lady of Australia lived to be 25 years old and is in the Guinness Book of World Records.